The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is the state agency that focuses solely on policies, programs, and services for people with mental health challenges, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or any combination of these. As Georgia’s public safety net, DBHDD operates six field offices and five hospitals throughout the state within three program areas: behavioral health, developmental disabilities and hospital services.

The main office for DBHDD is located in downtown Atlanta.

Job Description

Job Title:  Developer

Pay Grade: O

Job Summary:

Seeking a developer responsible for the design, build and maintenance of Crystal Reports, Widgets, Power Apps and .NET applications/services. Primary responsibilities will be to design, develop and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures, Crystal Reports and .NET applications.

Job Responsibilities and Performance Standards: 

• Function as the IT subject matter expert for the assigned applicant areas

• Provide an IT development support role for assigned tasks

• Provide IT user support for assigned application areas

• Analyze and assist in the development of application specifications

• Ensure quality development and operation of assigned tasks

• Write and debug programs or program modules

• Design, maintain and code programs using DBHDD standard programming languages

• Codes, compiles, debugs, documents, and implements computer programs to meet specific business needs and requirements

• Analyzes customers’ information needs, business problems and business opportunities and assist in determining the most efficient and effective systems/programming solutions

Job Responsibilities and Performance Standards: 

• Strong understanding/abilities within sql writing queries and stored procedures

• Knowledge of .NET web framework

• Proficient in [C#.NET], with a good knowledge of their ecosystems

• Power Apps knowledge would be helpful

• Crystal reports knowledge preferable

• Ability to research, analyze information and draw logical inferences

• Ability to understand requirements for functional system changes

• Ability to exercise analytical judgment, following linear thought processes

• Ability to evaluate systems and understand the underlying business objectives and requirements

• Knowledge of operational procedures

• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools [DevOps]

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in computer science or management information systems AND Six years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in computer science or management information systems AND Six years of related experience.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. For more information, visit https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/benefits

Employment Requirements
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.  

When applying for this position, you will be asked if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as stated below and may possibly be presented with additional questions to assess preferred qualifications. Preference will be given to applicants who meet one or more of the preferred qualifications and have demonstrated relevant experience clearly indicated in their work history.